'Why I Love My...': Stars open up about finding confidence in surprising ways

At TODAY Style, we launched our "Why I love my... " series to celebrate the special power that comes with loving each and every one of those unique quirks that make you look like you. We hope it helps you adore and appreciate each and every feature!

TODAY Style Squad opens up about loving their 'flaws'

TODAY Style Squad opens up about loving their 'flaws'

Tamron Hall

TODAY's Tamron Hall is known for her signature, chic pixie haircut. But this stylish co-host met some criticism early on in her career: "A person speculated about who I was as a person and even read into my personal life based solely off my hairstyle."

Tamron Hall: Why I love my short hair

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Tamron Hall: Why I love my short hair

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Dascha Polanco

"I used to try to fit into everything. Now, I realize that there's no point on focusing on something that might not fit," the "Orange in the New Black" star told TODAY. "Instead, why not change what's not fitting as opposed to what's not fitting into it?"

Comedian Iliza Schlesinger: Why I love my strength

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Comedian Iliza Schlesinger: Why I love my strength

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Ariel Winter

"It was really hard for me accept a lot of the criticism I faced online," the "Modern Family" star told TODAY. "First, I was getting criticism for being completely flat everywhere, and then I started getting criticism for filling out. I kind of felt like I couldn’t win at all."

Matt McGorry

"I don't think my dad was worried about having a six pack," the actor on "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Orange is the New Black" told TODAY. But he admits that his generation and young boys today face a different pressure when it comes to body image.

Matt McGorry: Men face their own pressures with body image

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Matt McGorry: Men face their own pressures with body image

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Misty Copeland

"It’s pretty crazy to see the literal transformation of your muscles as you physically become a character," the star ballerina told TODAY. That's why she says her "ripped" back is her favorite body part.

"In this day and age, you have to have a positive view of yourself. You have to try and not be anyone else," she said. We couldn't agree more!

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Lauren Alaina

“I wish I could go back and tell that 14-year-old girl who cried every day about her butt that it was going to be awesome someday!” the country singer and "American Idol" alum told TODAY.

She now laughs about how her derriere has become an asset.

“I’m so glad I have a booty, because it’s cool now. Who would have thought that?”

Alyssa Milano

When it comes to body positivity, Alyssa Milano is "the boss."

“I think the media portrays this very romantic idea of being a mom and we see all these ladies on the white sheets loving their babies and they have on makeup and they look so pretty,” she added. “And there’s an element of it that’s romantic, but it’s a very small part.